Zayden

Meaning of Zayden

Zayden is a modern name whose origin is uncertain. It may be an invented name that pairs the letter Z with the -ayden sound of names such as Aidan and Jayden, or it may be linked to the Arabic name Zaydan, from a root meaning "growth" or "increase." It is pronounced ZAY-den and is also spelled Zaiden.

In English use, the name has no long history in literature or religion, and no famous person is closely tied to it.

In the U.S., Zayden climbed from 5,920th in 2000 to its highest rank, 184th, in 2016. Its biggest year was 2014, when 2,232 babies were given the name. It has slipped slightly in recent years and ranked 213th in 2025, with 1,657 babies.